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adjective

variants also worshiped
Definition of worshippednext
as in revered

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worshipped

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verb

variants also worshiped
past tense of worship
1
as in venerated
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power the ancient Greeks worshipped many different gods

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2
as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for the new father worships his baby daughter, and would do anything for her

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3
as in idolized
to love or admire too much thought that some of her fellow senior citizens worshipped the old days too much, observing that they weren't all good

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  1. revered
  2. adored
  3. consecrated
  4. canonized
Adjective
  • The revered research center even conducted a survey that consisted of 8,660 Black adults who were 18 years old or above.
    Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Twenty years after the release of Sideways, Santa Barbara County remains famous for its revered Pinot Noir, drawing attention away from the incredible Chardonnay from its Sta.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of revered
Verb
  • With nearly 20,000 five-star ratings on the Lululemon site, this versatile accessory is adored by countless travelers.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Desmond & Dempsey long-sleeve cotton pajamas $245 NORDSTROM Desmond & Dempsey is adored for its whimsical prints, and this navy paisley set hits the nail on the head.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of adored
Adjective
  • As eye-catching as the 2025 slate of films from consecrated Catalan filmmakers is, the number of titles that will come from first-time feature directors is equally impressive.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Normally, many directors attend San Sebastian with their latest films, but the number of titles from consecrated directors at this year’s festival has increased noticeably.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of consecrated
Verb
  • They weren’t set and canonized in one way.
    Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Most players who shipped the two chose the former, which the series seems to have unofficially canonized through its post-game comic book runs.
    Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of canonized
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